"Am I right? You want more than just the notebook, you also want the things in Samuel's hand, right?"
Audrey was stunned by Nicole's words. But Elvis smiled and said, "Nicole, you are smart, but
sometimes being smart may bring you troubles."
"You don't need to worry about that. My father's data must be put together with data from the Green
family, and you've told me that Samuel isn't the only one that uses me as a hostage. I didn't know why,
but now I do. Elvis, why are you doing all these? Even if you create genetic miracles and remake
humans. Can you be immortal? Or, have lots of children and grandchildren? You don't even care for
your own daughter, what's the point of doing so? How can you know that remade humans will all be
your puppets?"
Elvis' face darkened after hearing these words.
"You don't get to say what I should or shouldn't do."
"You are right, but don't get people that I cared into your crazy project. You can build an entire new
world, but hear this, if you dare to hurt any of them again, I guarantee that you will pay for that."
"You are my prisoner, do you really think you should be talking to me like this?"
Elvis snorted coldly and left.
Audrey had been contemplating. After Elvis left, she whispered, "I never gave much though about why
he did all these things."
"Mom, I know that you want to see dad again. But how can you know that he really has dad's body?
Don't get too emotional into this...."
Audrey shook her head with a smile and said, "It doesn't matter anymore. Through my life, I never did
what I really wished for, I never got to be with the one I loved and for those who cared for me got hurt
because of what I did. Now I am dying, I don't intend to make amends for what I did. I only want to do
what I wished the most. Don't worry, I won't give the notebook to him and I will do my best to keep you
safe. Nicole, I'd rather come here with the slightest hope of seeing your dad again than waiting to die at
home. Maybe miracles do exist, right? "
Nicole didn't know what to say to her now. She wasn't the way as how Nicole remembered. However,
everyone had their soft spots and she didn't want to argue with her over it.
Audrey's soft spot was Xander.
Nicole kept silent and leaned on Audrey's chest. She could hear her heart beating, it was forceful and
desperate at the same time.
Then, she thought about of Samuel.
Samuel must be very worried now, because she had been missing for hours.
He went through all kinds of difficulties for her.
Nicole checked on her pockets and she still had her phone, but there were no signals at all.
The signals should cover the sea area, it must be Elvis who managed to block it, so he could be
carefree about their phones.
Nicole looked at the photos on her phone. There were many photos of Lucas, Zoe and Joseph, but
very few from Samuel.
She wasn't a fan of taking pictures, she only wanted to record the good memories of their childhood.
However, she didn't realize that there were good memories in adults’ lives that also worth to be
recorded.
Nicole flipped through the photos, seeing them grow up day by day, she felt fulfilled and happy.
Audrey was glad to see Nicole took things as they were.
Life at sea was boring.
Elvis didn't show up again. Maybe he didn't want to see them, or he wasn't worried that they would
escape under layers of guards. He knew that Audrey wouldn't escape, therefore Nicole wouldn't either.
Days had passed, during the time, there were patrolling ships passing by, but before Nicole could call
for help, Elvis already managed to send them away.
A person's desire to survive could be worn off through time.
Nicole had to give up upon the idea of escaping since her mother stopped her for each time.
Being her daughter and knowing that Audrey wanted to see Xander for the last time, she decided to
help her.
After five days at sea, the ship finally approached the shore.
When Nicole and Audrey disembarked, they couldn't adapt the change, especially Nicole. She had
diarrhea and kept vomiting.
Audrey looked at her with sympathy.
Elvis gave her a pill. But Nicole didn't dare to take it, and then Elvis said, "Don't worry, this pill is fine for
pregnant woman."
"You wouldn't be so kind."
"I don't want anything bad happen to you."
How ironic for him to say so.
Nicole looked at him and sneered.
Elvis quitted explaining, and said indifferently, "It's up to you. But if you died from dehydration, I am not
responsible to bury you."
Then, he left.
During the way, Elvis was getting calmer. He wasn't as bossy and grim as he was back in the Seapolis
city. He was totally another person, a better person and was filled with joy. Though he was trying to
hide his emotions, Nicole could still feel it.
Audrey frowned slightly and whispered, "Are you feeling ok?"
"Yeah, I am OK."
Nicole threw away the pill.
For the sake of her child, she didn't dare to take the risk.
Audrey didn't stop her, but she also didn't want to see her suffer.
"I'll go and check if there are other pills that suit you."
"OK."
Audrey supported Nicole to keep walking and followed Elvis to the shore.
It seemed to be an unknown island. If it wasn't for Elvis, no one would know this place even existed.
The only means of transportation here is by boat, because it was surrounded by the sea.
It was a small island and was about the size of a county. But it was well guarded like a little kingdom.
The moment Elvis brought them onto the island, there were many police officers aiming at them with
their machine guns.
"Lord Elvis!"
He seemed to be highly respected here.
Elvis nodded and whispered, "Be on guard. If anything happens, report to me right away."
"Yes, sir."
They saluted all at once.
Nicole checked on them carefully and realized that they were all good fighters and possibly better than
her. Now she was with child, so her movements were slower which made it impossible for her to break
out from this place.
Elvis knew what was on her mind, and said coldly, "This is the only way in and out. If you are planning
to escape, be my guest. But I can guarantee that you will be killed and no one will even find your body
again. However, if you follow my orders, I can make sure of your safety."
"I will never believe you."
Nicole talked back.
Elvis frowned at Nicole, but didn't say a word anymore.
"Harley, take them to rest. I will inform you when I need them."
After that, he left quickly.
Nicole had no idea of where he was rushing to. But somehow, she felt that he was going to meet
someone he loved.
He loved someone.
How could a man like him be able to love someone?
Nicole felt herself being ridiculous.
Elvis spent his entire life searching for data of genetic modification and doing his experiments. How
was he capable of loving anyone?
If he did love someone, he wouldn't be the crazy man as he was.
Nicole shook her head, and with Audrey's help, they got on the island. The further they went, the more
shocked they were.
The defense system here was at full scale. Not to mention her being alone, even if Samuel and his
team were all here, they might not be able to escape.
Nicole was hoping that Samuel could bring his team to rescue her, but now she wished that they
wouldn't come.
Harley took them into the island. After going through all sorts of detection by the hi-tech instruments,
they finally passed those checkpoints and arrived at the residential area.
It was in fact a nice place, like a little paradise.
Elvis must had spent a lot of money to build this place. Nicole saw the lavender garden, she was
slightly stunned by the view.
"Mom, do you think there is a woman living in this island? Someone he loved?"
Nicole suddenly said.
Audrey paused. She shook her head and said, "I don't know, I've never heard that he loved any
women. He was a lunatic and only cared about his research, I don't think he is capable of loving
anyone. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to do those terrible things. When people experienced the
beauty of true love, they would never break up other couples that are in love."
"That wasn't always the case. Some people wouldn't mind to destroy the world just for his or her loved
ones."
Nicole didn't know why she could say such things, but then she felt it made sense.
But, did he have someone?
If so, who would that be? Who would win Elvis heart?
Staring at the lavender garden, she didn't believe that Elvis plant them for his research. But for whom?
Who was he trying so hard to please?
Was it Petty's mother?
Nicole kept thinking but there was no answer for it.
Harley arranged them to live in the side hall.
Before he left, Harley looked at them and whispered, "Here is my advice, stay here and don't go to the
main hall."
"Why?"
Nicole asked casually and saw Harley's face changed color.
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